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Optical Forming Analysis

ZEISS ARGUS

Validate sheet metal forming processes.

Photographer capturing a formed sheet-metal panel marked with the ARGUS measuring grid, reference crosses laid beside it

Overview

ZEISS ARGUS is an optical forming analysis system that evaluates the deformation behaviour of sheet metal components after forming. Using photogrammetric measurement principles, it generates full-field strain distributions with high local image resolution, enabling manufacturers to accurately assess material flow, forming behaviour, and tooling performance.

By comparing measured forming results with simulation data, ARGUS helps engineers optimise die design, validate forming simulations, and improve manufacturing processes before defects occur in production.

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Key capabilities

  • Sheet metal forming analysis
  • Full-field strain distribution
  • Die design optimisation
  • Forming simulation validation